Attending Roehampton's Police meeting

Last night I went along to a - disappointingly - poorly attended public meeting organised by the Roehampton Safer Neighbourhoods Police team. The Government now funds a team of 6 police officers responsible for beat patrolling in Roehampton.

Despite the low attendance, important local issues were discussed. In particular residents were angry with the council for its failure to deal with youths congregating in Danebury Avenue, mainly around the shops. Embarrassingly for the council it appears that new security doors were fitted a few months ago?but without any locks! According to residents the area's Tory councillors have known about this blunder for some time but done nothing. I?m making sure Labour councillors sort it out.

After the meeting I spoke to long-time Alton estate residents Mrs Millard and Mrs Armstrong (pictured), who were both critical of the delays and inaction they have experienced.